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Prebonick wins first bout at K.O. Drugs boxing tournament
Prebonick wins first bout at K.O. Drugs boxing tournament By greg gulas sports@vindy.com
Punchless Indians lose to Chicago
Punchless Indians lose to Chicago CLEVELAND (AP) — Chris Sale won his first career start, limiting
Jackson-Milton softball beats Springfield
Jackson-Milton softball beats Springfield By Brandon judeh sports@vindy.com North Jackson
Boardman trustees unveil 2016 plan and budget
Boardman trustees unveil 2016 plan and budget BOARDMAN Township trustees and department leaders
Austintown seeks help with upkeep of problem properties
Austintown seeks help with upkeep of problem properties Austintown Township trustees are asking
Woman dumped from car in Warren
Woman dumped from car in Warren Staff report WARREN Police are searching for a white female
Nursing-home resident wanders away, found dead in parking lot
Nursing-home resident wanders away, found dead in parking lot Staff report NILES An 84-year-
13-year-old charged with carrying concealed weapons
13-year-old charged with carrying concealed weapons Canfield A 13-year-old boy who brought a
WORTH A LOOK
BOOK SALES Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman, will have its 56th annual
Cub Scouts to host Pinewood Derby Races
Cub Scouts to host Pinewood Derby Races CANFIELD Cub Scout Pack 116 at St. Michael Church is
Orrville Railroad Society is offering train excursion
ORRVILLE, OHIO The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society is planning a fundraising excursion April
Calling artists: First Night needs design for its buttons
Design specifications Must depict the outside of Ohio One building. Must be a nighttime scene
Green leads Nets over Cavs
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Gerald Green knows he’s going to get his chances to score when
McCutchen’s clutch hit stings Phillies
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Andrew McCutchen isn’t much for postgame dog piles or pie-in-the-
Santana powers Indians victory
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians’ first win of the season wasn’t exactly a piece
Tebow draws big crowd at Texas Easter service
Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Texas Tim Tebow drew a crowd of about 15,000 to an outdoor Easter
Gas industry spurs new product sales for Pa. uniform store
For more than 20 years, Rogers Uniforms stocked maroon and sky blue scrubs for health care workers, hats and aprons for restaurants employees and even items for law enforcement officials.For more than 20 years, Rogers Uniforms stocked maroon and sky blue scrubs for health care workers, hats and aprons for restaurants employees and even items for law enforcement officials.
Natural-gas glut lowers boom on drilling
Associated Press NEW YORK The U.S. natural gas market is bursting at the seams. So much
Gas and oil industry yields 115 new businesses in county
The Williamsport Chamber of Commerce president said he never has seen an economic boom such as the one creating lines at local restaurants, no vacancies at area hotels and a general optimism among many capitalizing on the area’s expanding gas and oil industry.
Youngstown duo presents cabaret show in New York
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com James McClellan and Liz Rubino have been staples in
Animal lovers now can get virtual views from Ohio zoo
By KEVIN JOY The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS On a recent morning at the Columbus Zoo and
video game review
‘tiger woods pga tour 13’ Grade: B Details: EA Sports, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99 Amen
“My Heart Will Go On,” Celine Dion’s ballad from “Titanic,” is being
“My Heart Will Go On,” Celine Dion’s ballad from “Titanic,” is being heard again now that the 3-D
‘60 Minutes’ interrogator did more than just interview subjects
Associated Press NEW YORK “Mike Wallace is here to see you.” The “60 Minutes” newsman had
Precluding insider trading in Congress was long overdue
Editorial: It took six years, a “Sixty Minutes” expos that embarrassed congressional leaders from both
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Reality tempers father’s pride in son going off to war
Opinion: By David Freed Los Angeles Times A few days ago, on a tranquil spring afternoon, I hugged my
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD | District preview
BOARDMAN Coach: John Phillips, first year. 2011 record: 10-4. Returning Lettermen: Devin
Romney needs a heavy hitter
Opinion: WASHINGTON Barack Obama’s intellectual sociopathy — his often breezy and sometimes loutish
Years Ago
Today is Monday, April 9, the 100th day of 2012. There are 266 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
HOOKED ON GREEN
The rarest shot in golf can happen any time Bubba Watson has a golf club in hands.
Questlove SFlbon the hip-hop DREAM
Questlove SFlbon the hip-hop DREAM By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK The Roots
Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator
Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator Rob “Insane” Robinson, of Pittsburgh, sits at the front of a line
Signs for missing dog land woman in the doghouse
Associated Press NEWARK, Ohio A central Ohio woman on a crusade to find her missing dog says
Milton Fire Dept. gets $2,500 award
Milton Fire Dept. gets $2,500 award Lake Milton The Milton Township Volunteer Fire Department
Campbell continues probe into $15K bill from AT&T
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The Campbell law director still is
Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator
Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator Members of area motorcycle clubs lock arms and bow their heads in
Ohio firefighters train online to stay certified
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio firefighters trying to keep up with certification requirements
Trumbull road work to use ‘bulk bid pricing’
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office will put its road-
Housing scarce for homeless women vets
Associated Press WASHINGTON Misha McLamb helped keep fighter jets flying during a military
YSU’s Watts seeking gains after major loss
On March 6 at 8 a.m., just after Youngstown State junior Kevin Watts finished a morning workout with the Penguins football team, he received a phone call from his mother.
Truce plans scuttled
Truce plans scuttled beirut A U.N.-brokered plan to stop the bloodshed in Syria effectively
Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator
Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator Sondra “Honey” Jones of Youngstown sits on her motorcycle at
7 Valley cycle clubs ride to pay tribute to Trayvon
They didn’t know Trayvon Martin, and they live more than 1,000 miles from where he was shot and killed.But that didn’t stop members of Valley motorcycle clubs from joining a national ride to honor his memory.
Phantoms heal as pressure eases
Over the course of a 60-game hockey season, one point in the standings shouldn’t make much of a difference.
Authorities try to ID body found at river
Authorities try to ID body found at river Struthers An autopsy is planned for this morning on
Flyers’ Hartnell predicts ‘bloodbath’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Scott Hartnell can feel the animosity the second the Philadelphia
Experts: Casino will add to risks in Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND Casino gambling is coming to one of America’s poorest cities, and
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Stambaugh Charter Academy Board of Directors, 5 p.m., 2420 Donald Ave.,
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD | ITCL preview
CRESTVIEW Coach: Ron Yoakam, seventh year. 2011 record: 11-10. Returning Letterwinners: Taylor
There are big gains to be made with an increase in bed tax
Opinion: There are big gains to be made with an increase in bed tax As a follow up to the April 2 story by
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD | AAC preview
AUSTINTOWN FITCH Coach: T.J. Koniowsky, sixth year. 2011 record: District champions. Returning
Jewish council plans programs to commemorate the Holocaust
Staff report youngstown The Jewish Community Relations Council has planned its annual Holocaust
KEY DATES | Mike Wallace’s career
Key dates and events in the career of “60 Minutes” correspondent Mike Wallace: 1940s: Wallace
Police arrest 2, probe motive
Associated Press TULSA, Okla. Two men were arrested Sunday in a shooting rampage that left three
Rocket is in position in N. Korea
Associated Press TONGCHANG-RI, N. Korea North Korean space officials have moved all three
On Easter, pope urges end to violence
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI implored the Syrian regime Sunday to heed
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Hunger Games’ leads again LOS ANGELES Film fans are still forking over for “The

From Doom To Boom
Al Penska is a resident of Greene County, Pa., and is among many who worry how the land will be left when this latest gas surge is complete in a generation or so.
Columbiana County man threatens firefighters with gun, then shoots himself to death
Staff report North Beaver, Pa. A Columbiana County man killed himself today after threatening